A Mock Election
On Monday evening, at the meeting of the honorary members of the "Y" Union, the proceedings were of a novel and interesting character, consisting of a mock election, in which the question before the…
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Politics & elections, 1898
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The Meeting of Parliament. the State of Parties
Time flies quickly, quicker than Cabinet-making and reconstruction. The political calm after the election storm has resolved itself into philosophic doubt, long headedness, and masterly silence in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Meeting of Parliament
Amongst other matters dealt with by the Executive to-day was authorisation of a proclamation calling the new Parliament together for dispatch of business. As generally expected,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Correspondence. the Late Election (To the Editor of the Scone Advocate.)
Sir,—Permit me to assure Mr Ludington that I have no desire to sueer or to be sarcastic at his expense, my only wish being to expose the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Candidate's .Experience
A CANDIDATE in one of the Northern River electorates had a rather peculiar experience during the recent general elections, and one that will probably…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Political Situation, The Opening of Parliament. The Election of a Speaker
THE feeling in relation to the political situation grows more intense in Sydney day by day, and all sorts of conjectures are made regarding the possible…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Cape Colony Elections. Rhodes to the Rescue
A bitter general election is going on in Cape Colony in which Mr. Rhodes is the chief figure and commanding policy. We all know the policy of this statesman to be South Africa for the British…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Late Election
Saturday next is the date fixed for return of the writs in connection with the general election. It is understood that up to the present writs from 123 electorates have reached the Chief Secretary's…
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In the House of Commons last week Mr. Arthur Balfour said that the Government would anxiously consider the question of an old-age pension scheme in the immediate future…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →W.C.T.U. Annual Election
The local branch of the Women's Christain Temperance Union met in the W.C.T.U. Hall, Wednesday, August 3rd, for the annual election of affecers and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Opening of Parliament. Appointment of the Officiating Commissioners. Sydney
A meeting of the Executive was held to-day under the presidency of the Governor. In addition to routine work the appointment of a commission to officiate at the opening of Parliament was…
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To-day will have assembled the new Parliament, to begin a session which may prove one of the most momentous in our history. We believe and hope that, some way or other, the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Opening of Parliament. Members Sworn In. the Speakership. Sydney
PARLIAMENT was formally opened at noon to-day. A large number of spectators assembled in the vicinity of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Opening of Parliament. Sir Joseph Abbott Chosen As Speaker. Sydney
Parliament was opened at noon to-day by commission, when the members were sworn in by Messrs. Reid, Drunker, and Carruthers. There were only four absentees…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Political Situation Parliament Opens To-day. Resignations of Defeated Ministers Mr Smith will Probably Visit England
BOTH Houses of Parliament meet today at noon. There seems to be no doubt that Sir Joseph Abbot will be elected to the Speakership. After…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Election for Durham
SIR,—As one of the supporters of the member for Durham during the late political contest, I trust you will afford me a little space to express my disgust at the…
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The results of the contests for several N.S.W. constituencies have given another weighty argument in favor of Federation. The necessity of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Parramatta Election
MR DOWELL O RELLY'S election committee havE decided to send a petition to thE Elections and Qualifications Committee asking that the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Opening of Parliament
The Assembly was opened at noon to-day, when members were sworn in, after which, on the motion of Dr. Graham, seconded by Mr. Ewing, Sir…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Opening of Parliament. the Government Policy. Accomplishment Op Federation the Main Object. Ministers Will Proceed by Resolution. Consultation with Other States. a People's Vote on the Completed Bill. Sydney, Wednesday afternoon
Parliament was formally opened by the Governor at noon to-day, with all the pomp, show, and ceremony incidental to such occasions. Bat for an hour or two previously Parliament House had been…
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